Opel Astra 2004 vs Peugeot 407 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.4 Petrol | 1.7 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 90 HP | 117 HP | |
| Torque: | 125 NM | 163 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 14.1 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Peugeot 407 is a more dynamic driving. Opel Astra engine produces 27 HP less power than Peugeot 407, whereas torque is 38 NM less than Peugeot 407. Due to the lower power, Opel Astra reaches 100 km/h speed 2.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.5 | 8.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.8 l/100km | 8.6 l/100km | |
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The Opel Astra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Opel Astra consumes 1.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407, which means that by driving the Opel Astra over 15,000 km in a year you can save 240 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Opel Astra consumes 1.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Peugeot 407. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 66 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 800 km in combined cycle | 810 km in combined cycle | |
| 960 km on highway | 1060 km on highway | ||
| 760 km with real consumption | 760 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 380'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 7 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Opel Meriva, Opel Corsa, Opel Combo | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Citroen C5, Citroen Xsara Picasso | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Opel Astra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.75 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.50 m | 1.49 m | |
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Opel Astra is smaller, but slightly higher. Opel Astra is 24 cm shorter than the Peugeot 407, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Opel Astra is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 540 litres | 489 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1590 litres | 1365 litres | |
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Opel Astra has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Opel Astra has 51 litres more trunk space than the Peugeot 407. The Peugeot 407 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Opel Astra (by 225 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.1 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Opel Astra is 0.9 metres less than that of the Peugeot 407, which means Opel Astra can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`805 | 2`090 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Quality: | average | low | |
| Opel Astra has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Peugeot 407 has serious deffects in 25 percent more cases than Opel Astra, so Opel Astra quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 7.5/10 | 7.3/10 | |
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